Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2015 19 October 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's self-evaluation demonstrates her determination and commitment to achieving an ambitious vision. She regularly reviews and reflects on her practice using feedback from parents and children. This has led her to embrace and develop well- focused improvement plans which have been of direct benefit to children.  The childminder's home is extremely stimulating. She has made exciting changes to her outdoor space to ensure that children can access all areas, equipment and toys for themselves. As a result, children make independent choices about their learning experiences. They are highly motivated and make outstanding progress in their learning in preparation for their move to school.  The quality of teaching is consistently outstanding. The childminder provides an exceptional range of experiences in her outside learning environment. Consequently, children are confident, eager to learn and relish their time at the setting.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder welcomes children of a diverse background. She demonstrates a strong emphasis on working very closely with parents and other settings to encourage the sharing of information. As a result, the childminder has a clear understanding of children's skills, abilities and progress, and successfully identifies what they need to learn next.  Activities are planned to specifically target individual children's needs. Therefore, all children make rapid progress right from the start, towards the early learning goals.  The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection. She has completed enhanced training for safeguarding and is aware of how to detect possible signs or symptoms of abuse. As a result, children are kept very safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend ways to include children's ideas in the enhancement of the outside learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of her views.  The inspector observed the childminder and children, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the premises used by children during the inspection and observed children's activities.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and other settings the childminder has links with, from written comments they provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder displays an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made immense changes to her practice. She has established comprehensive systems to ensure that all documentation and aspects of her provision reflect current legislation and high-quality practice. The childminder supports the sharing of a considerable amount of information between herself, parents and providers of other settings that children attend. Together they promote a united approach to ensure children's individual needs are fully met. This ensures that all children, including those who require early intervention or extra help, receive excellent support to extend their learning and development. The childminder regularly attends training courses which have a substantial impact on the children's learning experiences. The arrangements for safeguarding are affective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are deeply engaged in activities that allow them to investigate and solve problems. The childminder uses her qualification and expert knowledge to support and challenge individual children, which is exceptionally well targeted to their abilities. She extends opportunities to develop children's communication and language skills and uses every opportunity to introduce mathematical language and concepts in their play to extend their learning. She expertly questions children to support them to think creatively and develop their own ideas and make new discoveries. Young children spend their time in the outdoor area and explore the natural world. The childminder supports children's exploration exceptionally well, encouraging them to experiment with different tools and textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder builds outstanding relationships with children. She carefully meets their needs and interests, and praises them for their achievements. This has an exceptionally positive impact on children's emotional well-being. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has firmly established routines and expectations which help children learn good behaviour. In the stimulating outdoor environment, children develop their physical skills and learn to take risks. This successfully promotes their physical well-being. Children regularly socialise with others and learn about other cultures and communities. As a result, children have excellent opportunities to learn about similarities, differences and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder forms highly accurate assessments of children, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She monitors individual children's progress closely to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. As a result, children make rapid progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276439 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 860933 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She supports children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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